DISCLAIMER:
To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on
PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given
country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need
to make arrangements to put the pet into quarantine, return the pet to the
country of origin, or destroy the pet. We suggest that you minimize the
disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are
visiting.

Your pet must have a current rabies vaccination administered no
sooner than 30 days and not more than 1 year prior to entry.

Within 10 days of departure, a licensed veterinarian completes a
Veterinary Certificate
for Uruguay stating that your pet is healthy, free of parasites
and free of diseases communicable to humans. If your pet is traveling from the United States
or Canada, then USDA (US) or CFIA (Canada) State Veterinarian
endorsement is required. If traveling from another country, the
Governing Authority from your country responsible for the import and
export of animals should endorse the forms for you.

A copy of the
Rabies Certificate should also be included with the completed health
certificate. All dogs must be treated for the tapeworm Echinococcus
more than seventy two hours and less than 30 days prior to arrival
in Uruguay.

This completes a pet passport for your dog or cat to enter Uruguay.

Whenever you travel to a foreign country like Uruguay, it is
always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating
ownership of your pet.

Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet will be
refused entry or returned to the country of origin or placed in quarantine,
all at the expense of the person responsible for your pet.

Inspection: All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease
communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to
Uruguay. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a
licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.

Other Animals: Birds, invertebrates, tropical
fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not
subject to requirements of rabies vaccination, but may
have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate
to enter Uruguay.
Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information
from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the
country of destination.

If your pet is not a dog, cat or ferret, and especially if it is a
turtle or parrot, you should verify that
it is not protected under the
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora (CITIES). You will need to apply for additional permits
if this is the case. Search their database.
Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITIES regulations. Read more about CITIES.

Veterinary Certificate:
All countries have unique veterinary certificates. This form
may differ from the veterinary certificate issued by
veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001) It is an essential part of the cat or dog passport.

Pet Microchip:
Although Uruguay does not require a
pet microchip, we strongly recommend that
you microchip your cat or dog prior to traveling.

The information published here is a guideline for pet
owners importing their pet to Uruguay. Further detail on
import permits (if applicable), costs, tests and procedures are available at minimal
cost at PetTravelStore.com
if you need them.
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